Engineering EE Design Calcs: Mastery Expected? Textbook Examples?

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The discussion centers on the balance between theory and practical application in "The Art of Electronics" (AoE). While AoE primarily focuses on descriptive content rather than extensive mathematical equations, it serves as a broad introduction to various electrical engineering topics. The authors do not assume that readers are already fluent in complex design calculations, as the book aims to clarify common misconceptions in the field. For those seeking deeper mathematical insights, traditional undergraduate electrical engineering textbooks are recommended as more suitable resources for advanced calculations and theoretical understanding. The conversation highlights the differing needs of practitioners, with some preferring the artistic aspects of electronics, while others seek scientific and mathematical rigor.
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Looking through the Art of Electronics, I barely see any equations, mostly description.

However, checking out this video, we get a whole page of calculations.

Are the authors of AoE expecting that practitioners are already fluent in these design calculations? Are there examples of such calculations, in textbooks? Perhaps in more advanced monographs instead of general circuit theory books?
 
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The 'Art of Electronics' becomes the 'science of electronics' when mathematics becomes involved.
Some people appreciate only the art, some understand the science, and some only the mathematics.
Each group requires a different approach.
 
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yucheng said:
Are the authors of AoE expecting that practitioners are already fluent in these design calculations?
I don't think so. The AoE is more of a broad introduction to many EE topics without going into a lot of depth. And one emphasis of the book is to expose many misconceptions that EEs can often have.

If you want a more in-depth EE learning resources, just look at typical textbooks for EE undergraduate courses.
 
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